Interested in Joining our Team? We are hiring full and part time positions for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

Please send your resume and letter of interest to support@goldenrootgardening.com
We will contact all qualified applicants within 2-3 business days to schedule an interview on the farm in Charlestown. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!


1. Garden Crew Leader (Full or Part Time)
The Golden Root Gardening Crew Leader will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day garden maintenance at 15-20 high-end client sites including supervising a team of crew-members. 


This is a position for a highly experienced gardener. 
Responsibilities
  • Establish familiarity with all client properties, knowing what maintenance is needed when. 
  • Create work/task schedules to ensure all client properties are expertly maintained.
  • Train and manage crew of three people to carry out all garden maintenance, following the techniques and instructions provided by Jayne. 
  • Run morning crew meetings and evening equipment check-in meetings at Earth Care Farm in Charlestown, RI.
  • Support crew members with a nurturing manner and invest in their continual education as outstanding gardeners. 
  • Provide crew members with clear instructions and timely feedback – both positive and constructive. Complete performance reviews.
  • Be available to crews by phone when off site. Troubleshoot issues and step in to provide hands-on support as needed, 
  • Lead by example with high quality reliable work. 
  • Track employee hours per client property and appropriately record all receipts.
  • Care for tools and vehicles. Ensure all tools are returned daily and monitor for when new tools or servicing are required. 
  • Ensure vehicles are organized and clean for safety and professional appearance. 
  • Occasionally shop for supplies and plants.
  • Communicate with clients on site and via email or phone as needed. 
  • Provide Jayne with regular progress updates.
  • Relay messages from clients, and any other time sensitive information, to Jayne in a timely fashion. 
  • Meet with Jayne to understand vision and desired techniques for each client site. 

Qualifications
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with organic garden maintenance – pruning, fertilizing, weeding, deadheading, harvesting, knowing when more plants are needed. 
  • A keen eye for fine gardening detail and a high standard for quality.
  • A passion for continued learning about gardening and nature.
  • Highly reliable and organized.
  • Able to take instruction and willingness to ask questions in order to and execute the vision following Jayne’s methods and instructions. 
  • Hardworking and proficient with initiative to problem solve and improve efficiency.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Positive attitude and energetic disposition. 
  • Reliable vehicle.
  • Comfortable with household pets.
  • Strong Physical stamina


Hours
  • The season will be from at least April 15-October 31 but may start earlier and end later. 
  • Full time hours are Monday through Friday 7:30-4:15pm​

2. Garden Crew Member (Full or Part Time)
The Golden Root Gardening Crew Member will be responsible for assisting the crew leader in the day-to-day garden maintenance at 15-20 high-end client sites.


This is a position for an experienced gardener; Minimum 2 years field experience preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Arrive promptly at 7:30am each day prepared with hand tools, water, lunch,
    sunscreen and anything else you personally need for the day
  • Be attentive to instructions provided by the crew leader
  • Ask for clarity if instruction is unclear
  • Support crew leader with the tasks of the day
  • Care for tools and vehicles. 

Qualifications
  • Knowledge and experience with organic garden maintenance – pruning, fertilizing, weeding, deadheading, harvesting, planting. 
  • Willingness to work both independently and on a team.
  • A keen eye for fine gardening detail and a high standard for quality.
  • A passion for continued learning about gardening and nature.
  • Highly reliable and organized.
  • Able to take instruction and willingness to ask questions in order to and execute the vision following crew leader's methods and instructions. 
  • Hardworking and proficient with initiative to problem solve and improve efficiency.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Positive attitude and energetic disposition. 
  • Reliable vehicle.
  • Comfortable with household pets.
  • Strong Physical stamina-- ability to lift 50 lbs and withstand working outdoors in both cold winter and hot summer temperatures.
  • A passion for continued learning about gardening and nature.
  • Responsible, self-motivated and a strong team player.
  • Strong verbal communication skills, both interpersonal and professional.



Hours
  • The season will be from at least April 15-October 31 but may start earlier and end later. 
  • Full time hours are Monday through Friday 7:30-4:00pm